The best way to get to Balogun Market from Ogba is by taking a direct public bus to CMS or using a car-hailing app. The journey takes you from the mainland to the heart of the island.
Distance
24.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
1,200 - 1,800 NGN
Current Status
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Est. Delay
+162 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
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Go to Ogba Bus Stop and find a bus going to 'CMS' or 'Lagos'.
Tell the bus conductor you will drop at 'Tinubu' or 'CMS'.
From CMS or Tinubu Square, walk towards the market area.
Enter Balogun Market through the breadfruit or street entrance.
Hold your bag very tightly in the market.
Wear simple clothes and comfortable shoes.
Carry 'change' (small money) to pay the bus conductor.
Leave Ogba before 6:30 AM to beat the morning traffic.
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The best time is early morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM before it gets too crowded.
If there is no traffic, it takes 45 minutes. With heavy traffic, it can take 2 hours or more.
No, most shops in Balogun Market are closed on Sundays.